So you’re back from college. Possibly living at your parent’s house to save some cash. Possibly living with some roommates that leave their socks all over the place. Possibly living on your own.

You’re outside of the social circus of the college campus, but still have the desire to connect socially. Yes, you have your colleagues at your workplace, yes you have Facebook, but you have the desire to get out and meet people.“But where,” you ask young caterpillar?

Let me tell you of a place where the livin’ is easy and the friends flow like honey. There is a group in Rochester, that I just happen to be the director of, known as “The JLink 20 Somethings.” This group gets together for social outings, social action events and socializing. Think of it as a Meet Up group for Jewish singles between the ages of 21 and 29. In fact, don’t just think of it that way, that’s exactly what it is.

The JLink 20 Somethings Group is a division of its parent brand, JLink, which is open to young and youngish Jewish individuals between the ages of 25 and 45. JLink is also a social network of individuals who get together on a regular basis for networking and social activities.

What is the difference between these two you may ask? Well, the 20 somethings group is just that, it is just for 20 somethings. It is just for singles and if this perks your ears up, well, then it is just for you.

There seems to be a number of you in town on your own individual islands not sure of where to go or how to connect. I hear from a lot of you and it is time to bring you all together. Instead of sitting home clicking “like” on your friend’s status or tweeting another “bored” status update. Maybe it is time to come out of your self induced exile and try something new.

“How do I get involved” you ask me? It is pretty simple. All you do is e-mail me at jlurie@jewishrochester.org and let me know that you are interested in joining the JLink 20 Somethings Group and I will keep you in the loop on upcoming events.

I look forward to hearing from you, yes you, specifically. The one reading this blog post wanting to try this but are a little reluctant due to the fact that it may take you away from watching another episode of “Jersey Shore.” Don’t worry, Snookie will still be there when you get back, I promise you, she’s not going anywhere.

So contact me today. If you act now I could probably get you a free toaster….probably.

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Kate McGowan is a former Rochester television news reporter now working in the non-profit sector for the nation’s leading children’s charity, Make-A-Wish. She is passionate about inspiring young professionals to use their talents in becoming more actively involved in their communities. Follow her on Twitter at @KateMcGowan

Toni Lynn Arena: I am a digital media specialist by day and a fitness loving, animal activist by night. When I'm not working on self-improvement inside and out, I work with other philanthropists to build awareness within the young professional community and help make a difference.

Andrea Raethka earned a bachelor's in History, Sociology and Women's Studies from the College of Brockport. She is a mother of three young children and is always up for exploring new places for kiddie play dates. She enjoys good food, local shopping and keeping up to date on news, politics and public school issues. Find Andrea on Twitter: @Mango1531.

Ashley Dewey is an internet marketing blogger from Victor who shares thoughts about life and pets.

Audrey Burns is a reader, writer and full-time nostalgist who writes about cultural and social issues in Rochester.

Cynthia Pacia shares thoughts about giving and living in the Rochester area.

Eastman Young Professionals share the latest happenings at George Eastman House.

Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals share life and non-profit experiences, and their journey within Rochester’s changing landscape.

Jason Schwingle is a native of Rochester. He shares his thoughts and ideas on bringing young professionals back to Rochester and to downtown.

Jenna Kempie is the Social Media Chair for the Rochester Young Professionals, and is contributing posts on RYP activities and other helpful insights for young professionals in the community. Jenna enjoys getting out and exploring the area, and talking to people about their Rochester experiences, print and technology - on and offline. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaKempie

Jennifer Galvez Caton is an active arts volunteer who shares her passion and perspective on theater, film, dance and music with young professionals in the Rochester area.

Jerome Nathaniel is a 2011 graduate of the University of Rochester, where he was an executive editor for the Campus Times and a service fellow with the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. Now, the Brooklyn native has returned to Rochester as an Americorp Vista at Foodlink, where he's serving as a hunger advocate.

Kayleigh Nutting is a non-profit professional that came to Rochester for college and never left. She is a graduate student and works full time planning special events and fundraising. Follow her as she writes about kicking back, giving back and appreciating the Flower City.

Kristine Caronna, a young professional blogger from Greece, shares her thoughts and updates.

Leah Shearer is a young professional and two-time cancer survivor from Rochester. She shares her unique perspective on all things - the serious, the silly and everything in between.

Luticha Doucette is a student researcher, activist and humanist who sees the world from a seated position. She chronicles life as a disable person seeking a PhD. position in biophysics at Yale or John Hopkins universities, and beyond.

Maria Thomas is the chair of RocCity Coalition, who is passionate about education and the needs of city youth. She writes about various opportunities for young professionals to get involved in the community.

Olga Podzorov is an agent with Nothnagle Realtors. She is a community activist and passionate philanthropist who is committed to working with young professionals. She covers a variety of real estate issues.

Ruth Harper-Rhode, a St. Bonaventure University graduate, does public relations for a local nonprofit. She moved to Rochester from a small city in 2011 and lived on Park Ave before moving to Penfield, where she currently resides.

Terra Keller sends updates from the staff at Foodlink, a popular regional food bank.

Stefanie Schwingle is a Rochester native and has worked at Wegmans Corporation for the past 10 years, but her interests lie in entrepreneurship and communication and her passions include urban living, photography, and cooking. Stefanie lives downtown with her husband and loves everyday life in the city.

Taren Greenidge earned her B.A. in Economics and Political Science, cum laude, in 2007 from Spelman College and her J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 2010. She is an associate at Littler Mendelson, P.C, a U.S.-based international law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in every aspect of labor and employment law. Taren is the president of the Black Young Professionals of Rochester, an auxiliary of the Urban League of Rochester, N.Y., Inc., which targets individuals ages 21 through 40 to foster growth and professional development, to empower members to achieve success and to strive to improve the community.